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Ecclesiastes 8:1

The wisdom of a man shines in his countenance, and even the expression of a most powerful man will change
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King James Version

Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.

English Standard Version

Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed.

New International Version

Who is like the wise man? Who knows the explanation of things? Wisdom brightens a man's face and changes its hard appearance.